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Independent Auto Repair Shops Prioritize Online Marketing, Pleased With Results
Repair Shop Websites has recently completed its survey of more than 200 independent repair shops across the United States, and we can announce that shops are prioritizing online-related marketing activities in their budgets, and that they...
Marketing Your Auto Repair Shop to All Generations
As much as people complain about differences in the values held by each generation, in reality it has more to do with their age. As generations grow older, they find themselves interested in the same things as their parents were – for...
Tips on Hiring Superstar Techs and Advisors in Competitive Times
The following article is a guest post from Bob Cooper of Elite. It originally appeared in Elite’s Auto Shop Idea Center. One of the single greatest challenges shop owners face today is finding and hiring the superstars. Regardless of...
Bad Customer Service is Like Setting Money On Fire
It's hard to set a quarter on fire. But it's not hard to set a quarter of your revenue on fire! In fact - auto repair shops do it all the time. According to an American Express survey conducted several years ago, each year 55% of...
Three Ways a Website Helps Auto Repair Shops Succeed
Some companies try to make websites sound confusing so you’ll buy whatever they want to sell you. Simply put, great websites bring in business. Click here to learn how they accomplish that goal.
Upcycle Your Auto Repair Shop’s Customers
Have you ever heard of upcycling? Upcycling is a combination of recycling and upgrading – taking old items and turning them into something even more valuable or interesting than the original item. RebornUK takes non-running sports car...
What New Vehicle Technology Will You Be Repairing Five Years From Now?
Vehicles are lasting longer than ever without requiring a major, unjustifiable repair, which is great news for independent repair shops. It’s not great news for new vehicle dealers, which are having to work harder than ever to convince...
Efficiency is Profit: Five Ways to Organize Your Auto Repair Shop
Every decision or process that helps you fix cars more quickly without sacrificing quality will lead to higher profits. If you’re busy, you can fix more cars; if you need more customers, you can lower your prices without reducing your...
Three Sources of Revenue Auto Repair Shop Owners Should Consider
Do you face revenue shortfalls during certain times of year? Is your auto repair shop facing increasing competition and wanting a way to differentiate itself? Or, do you want to continue to grow your revenue and your business? Here are...